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Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Nikon D3100 front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3000
  • New Model is Nikon D3200
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D3200
  • New Model is Nikon D3400
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Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and D3300 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the D3300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D3100 matches up vs the D3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Nikon D3300

 D3100 D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3100

 D3300 D3100 
AnnouncedApril 2014December 2010Fresher by 40 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3100 and Nikon D3300

 D3100 D3300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3100 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D3100 vs the D3300.

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D3100 and D3300 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3100 and D3300.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3300 to show extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D3100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (430g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3100 Sports photography factors
Nikon D3300 Sports photography factors
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (700 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3100
Travel photography with Nikon D3300
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
great battery (700 shots)
lighter than competitors (430 grams)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
great battery (700 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3100 Vlogging factors
Nikon D3300 Vlogging factors
27
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
33
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competitors (430g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3100 and Nikon D3300
 Nikon D3100Nikon D3300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3100 Nikon D3300
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-12-21 2014-04-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 2 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.1 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 355.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.8
DXO Low light score 919 1385
Other
Battery life 550 photographs 700 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $565 $500